VIP guests will be granted early entry and exclusive access to the 2013 Festival. From 5:30-7:00 PM, guests will enjoy a more intimate experience with the winemakers and winery representatives, have the opportunity to taste a selection of rare wines not offered during the Grand Tasting, and be the among the first to sample dishes from local upscale restaurants and explore the elite wine collection available in the on-site Fine Wine & Good Spirits store.. VIP guests will receive a $20 gift certificate to PA Wine & Spirits Stores, for use in the on-site store that evening. Our VIP guests are also invited to continue their tasting experience when the doors open to our Grand Tasting guests at 7:00 PM.
Guests who purchase tickets for the Grand Tasting will have access to our large selection of wines from around the world. Local upscale restaurants will serve their signature dishes to complement the wines. Additionally, we encourage guests to visit the on-site Fine Wine & Good Spirits store where they can purchase their favorite wines from the evening, and explore the fantastic Silent Auction benefiting The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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Enjoy a night out with friends at the Philadelphia Wine & Food Festival. Especially designed for those new to the wonderful world of wine, this is the perfect opportunity to learn a bit more about wine before accessing the Grand Tasting Floor. The evening will start with an 'Intro to Wine Tasting' Session*, led by Bob Trimble, Retail Wine Specialist for Fine Wine & Good Spirits, and will continue on the main tasting floor featuring hundreds of wines from around the world, food from local restaurants, our on-site Fine Wine & Good Spirits store, and Silent Auction.
*Our "Intro to Wine" Session begins promptly at 7:00 PM and will last approximately 45 minutes to an hour. Access to the Grand Tasting floor will begin at 8:00 PM.
Presented by Philadelphia magazine, Fine Wine & Good Spirits, and the Young Professionals Network of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Proceeds benefit The Children's Hospital of Phiadelphia
Open exclusively to members of the restaurant or bar industry. E-mail us at mbizzak@phillymag.com to reserve your spot.
Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. The Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children's lives.
Today, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world. Our 150 years of innovation and service to our patients, their families and our community reflect an ongoing commitment to exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare providers and pioneering significant research initiatives.
Designated Driver tickets are available. Please email mbizzak@phillymag.com for more information.